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AD04 JCU

2004 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,458 mi
Last recorded172,458 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 JCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 172,458 miles

Offside Rear Outer slight corrosion in body sill

Pass 2 May 2019 163,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 155,054 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 155,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 May 2017 144,504 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 133,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 13 May 2015 122,200 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 122,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 110,011 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 101,040 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2013 101,030 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 91,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 91,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,482 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 73,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 73,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 62,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 47,436 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 27,923 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AD04 JCU is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 73,902 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD04 JCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD04 JCU is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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